Short film / Ghana

Black Barbie

Through autobiographical poetry and animation, a woman reflects on trying to lighten her skin and the beauty ideals that taught her to question its worth.

Credits & connections

Director: Comfort Arthur Officially verifiedSource
Production studio: The Comfy Studio Officially verifiedSource

Source credits: Comfort Arthur

Setting and cultural context

Ghanaian feminist autobiographical animation, confronting colourism and skin bleaching.

Where to watch

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Official information & coverage

The Comfy StudioInformation / coverage

Record notes

Work type: Short film
Release year in source: 2016
Release status: Released
Runtime (minutes): 4
Production countries in source: Ghana
African connection: African creator-led, African studio-led
Techniques: Mixed media
Languages: English
Source verification: Verified
Source record: recW8tNn2IJfUTtSe
Snapshot date: 2026-10-19

Sources

Squid MagazineLadima Film Academy Launches With Animation Course
Squid MagazineThese Powerful Women Are Shaking Things Up in African Animation
Squid MagazineMTN Ghana Deserves Some Accolades For Pushing Local Animation
Squid MagazineSuper Inkredible African Women In Comics You Should Know About
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- Squid MagazineGhanaian Comics at Pa Gya! A Literary Festival In Accra
- thecomfystudios.com
- iffr.com

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